It may be my new favorite. I like being able to distinguish the voices, in a This Boy sort of way. My favorites up till now were ScottAlan's and Tex's mixes: both from Nov. 2023.They did the vocals similarly, but George's voice seems to be a bit buried. ScottAlan has the rhythm guitar in the left channel; Tex has it in the middle. Tex's drum loudness level is more like the original recording, whereas ScottAlan increased its volume (my own preference for this song). britt follows ScottAlan there (even slightly louder), but brings in a more "democratic" left-center-right vocal spread and a punchy, loud bass that to some might be over the top.I aimed to enhance the intricate three-part harmony vocals. Unlike previous versions, including Giles Martin's 2023 remix, where voices melded beautifully but lacked distinction, my mix carves out individual space for Paul, John, and George. Paul's voice shines from the left, John's holds center stage, and George's echoes from the right. I've also amped up Ringo's drum performance, unlocking a newfound tightness and richness. This simple tweak injects a fresh burst of energy into the recording! Plus, I've elevated the lead guitar break, paying homage to its original punch as heard in the U.S. Capitol single mono version from 1966.
A matter of taste, of course. To each his or her own! I think it maybe comes down to how one perceives the song: as a light rocker, or as more of a folksy-pop song, which was the big thing at the time it was made (Dylan / Byrds / Simon & Garfunkel). It's pure Lennon, whatever one thinks. This song is so great, I submit that perhaps it should be heard in conceptually different versions (somewhat like listening in mono and stereo). Here it is:
